Joint science4policy event in Brussels
16 Oct 2026
Climate adaptation cannot succeed without science that is accessible, actionable, and embedded in policy. This joint event brings together insights from three EU-funded research projects – Impetus4Change (I4C), ASPECT, and ClimateEurope2 – all dedicated to advancing climate services and adaptation across Europe.
Each project approaches the challenge differently, from co-developing tools to onboarding climate services in cities, sectors, or new user groups. In the end, they share a common goal: ensuring that scientific knowledge translates into real impact for policymakers, practitioners, and citizens alike.
Mark your calendars
- Date & time: 16 October 2026 (9:30-12:45 + networking lunch)
- Location: Norway House, Brussels (Belgium)
The three projects will come together for a high-level, half-day discussion on combined insights and policy recommendations, distilled from years of collaborative research and stakeholder engagement.
The event will culminate in the presentation of a joint policy brief, offering concrete guidance on how to scale climate services for seamless, evidence-based adaptation across the EU.
Preliminary agenda
| Time | Agenda |
| 09:00-09:30 | Registration, coffee, networking Location: Norway House |
| 09:30-09:45 | Official welcome Stefan Sobolowski, Project Lead, Impetus4Change (I4C) |
| 09:45-10:00 | Project insights & outcomes Presentations from I4C, ASPECT, Climateurope2 |
| 10:00-10:45 | Keynote on adapting climate adaptation to policy needs Philippe Tulkens, Head of Unit, Climate and planetary boundaries, DG Research and Innovation at European Commission |
| 10:45-11:00 | Presentation of joint policy brief |
| 11:00-11:15 | Coffee break |
| 11:15-12:30 | Discussion roundtable on the policy brief |
| 12:30-12h45 | Closing statements Stefan Sobolowski, I4C Marta Terrado, Co-lead of ASPECT / Project partner in Climateurope2 |
| 13:00 | Networking lunch (OPTIONAL) |
Stay tuned!
Participants will receive the draft policy brief the week before the event.
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For more information on the agenda, check out this one-pager.
Note: This is an in-person event. Participants are responsible for arranging and covering their own travel and accommodation, as no travel funding or reimbursement is available.